Out of the Blue

The wonderful new novel by the author of The Love Academy.

If you want a dose of escapism, then look no further than bestselling author Belinda Jones's sparkling and sizzlingly seductive comedy set on the island of Crete. Fans of Jo Thomas, Lindsey Kelk, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon will not be disappointed! 
 
'A cut above most romantic comedies...a gem' -- Woman's Own 
'Perfect summer fun' - Sun 
'This zippy tale is the perfect read for anyone who likes their food tasty and their men even tastier' - Cosmopolitan 
'Absolutely loved this book...Belinda Jones never fails to deliver' -- ***** Reader review 
'Had me hooked from the start and couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 
'I read this book every summer and have lent it out to all my friends. Such a lovely story. You will find yourself totally besotted. It's my favourite book' -- ***** Reader review 
'This book is definitely worth a read as it cheers you up on a rainy day and really does make you feel like you have gone on holiday' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS...BUT WHAT IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE YOUR HOME IS? 
 
Selena Harper has always thought she has the perfect job: working on a luxury cruise ship, she's whisked around the world from Alaska to Zanzibar with excitement and adventure awaiting her in every port. 
 
But as she prepares for her latest shore-leave, she finds herself unexpectedly deserted by her newly-engaged best friend and begins to wonder if life on the ocean wave really is her dream come true. 
 
Why is she the only one who isn't settling down? And how can she be feeling homesick when she has no home? 
 
On a whim, she agrees to spend a week on the idyllic island of Crete, in the company of Alekos, a man she's convinced is an incorrigible womaniser. Steeped in mythology, the island soon starts to work its magic on Selena - and, more worryingly, so does Alekos. 
 
Is he really the cad she thinks he is? Or could he be just what she needs?

This zippy tale is the perfect holiday read for anyone who likes their food tasty and their men even tastier

A wise and witty read about the secret desires within us

Belinda Jones's first paid job was on cult kiddy comic Postman Pat. Since then she has written for a multitude of magazines and newspapers including Sunday, Daily Express, Empire, FHM, heat, New Woman, and more! magazine where she was a staff writer for four years. Belinda's widely acclaimed first novel, Divas Las Vegas, was voted No. 2 in the New Woman Bloody Good Reads Awards in 2001 and On the Road to Mr Right - a non-fiction travelogue love quest - was a Sunday Times top ten bestseller. Out of the Blue is her seventh novel.

lessons in love Italian style from bestselling author Belinda Jones

The Love Academy

The wonderful new novel by the author of CAFE TROPICANA

Readers of Jo Thomas, Lindsey Kelk, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon will love this deliciously funny and uplifting romantic comedy set amongst the glitz and glamour of Venice. 
 
'This is definitely worth cramming in your suitcase' -- Cosmopolitan 
'Great characters... hilariously written... buy it!' -- New Woman 
'A sparkling read' -- OK! 
'I haven't read a bad book yet by this author' -- ***** Reader review 
'All in all, a lovely romantic dance through Venice - schmaltzy yes, but truly fabulous too!' -- ***** Reader review 
'The most perfect romantic love story' -- ***** Reader review 
'A wonderful, fun, addictive read' -- ***** Reader review 
'This is chick-lit at its best' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH LOVE IN YOUR LIFE? 
 
Journalist Kirsty Bailey would have to answer no. She has the essential starter kit - a boyfriend - but somehow Joe seems to have skipped the vows of for better/for worse and gone straight to for granted. 
 
But then just as she's on the verge of settling for a swoon-free existence, Kirsty's magazine sends her to a majestic Venetian palazzo to attend the much gossiped-about Love Academy... Her undercover mission? To prove her editor's theory that this 'school for singles' is nothing more than an escort agency with a sexy accent and fancy glass chandeliers. 
 
But what if her editor is wrong and their promise of true amore is for real? Will Kirsty be able to resist the kind of moonlit temptations she's been dreaming of for years, or is her relationship with Joe going, going, gondola? 
 
If you think Casanova was a bad boy, just wait until you see what Cupid has in store for Kirsty...

The Love Academy has a cracking support cast in Tiffany the American gold-digger and Melvin the vertically challenged letch, and Kirsty is a loveable heroine who deserves to have romance back in her life. Fans of Belinda Jones will recognise her warm, funny style and newcomers will find themselves drawn to her great characterisation. Bellini's and blind-dating: hold the plane, we'll be right over

This is a perfect feel-good holiday read which I devoured in one weekend

Belinda Jones's first paid job was on cult kiddy comic Postman Pat. Since then she has written for a multitude of magazines and newspapers including Sunday, Daily Express, Empire, FHM, heat, New Woman, and more! magazine where she was a staff writer for four years. Belinda's widely acclaimed first novel, Divas Las Vegas, was voted No. 2 in the New Woman Bloody Good Reads Awards in 2001 and On the Road to Mr Right - a non-fiction travelogue love quest was a Sunday Times top ten bestseller. The Love Academy is her sixth novel.

Readers of Jo Thomas, Lindsey Kelk, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon will love this deliciously funny and uplifting romantic comedy set amongst the glitz and glamour of Venice. 
 
'This is definitely worth cramming in your suitcase' -- Cosmopolitan 
'Great characters... hilariously written... buy it!' -- New Woman 
'A sparkling read' -- OK! 
'I haven't read a bad book yet by this author' -- ***** Reader review 
'All in all, a lovely romantic dance through Venice - schmaltzy yes, but truly fabulous too!' -- ***** Reader review 
'The most perfect romantic love story' -- ***** Reader review 
'A wonderful, fun, addictive read' -- ***** Reader review 
'This is chick-lit at its best' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH LOVE IN YOUR LIFE? 
 
Journalist Kirsty Bailey would have to answer no. She has the essential starter kit - a boyfriend - but somehow Joe seems to have skipped the vows of for better/for worse and gone straight to for granted. 
 
 But then just as she's on the verge of settling for a swoon-free existence, Kirsty's magazine sends her to a majestic Venetian palazzo to attend the much gossiped-about Love Academy... Her undercover mission? To prove her editor's theory that this 'school for singles' is nothing more than an escort agency with a sexy accent and fancy glass chandeliers. 
 
 But what if her editor is wrong and their promise of true amore is for real? Will Kirsty be able to resist the kind of moonlit temptations she's been dreaming of for years, or is her relationship with Joe going, going, gondola? 
 
 If you think Casanova was a bad boy, just wait until you see what Cupid has in store for Kirsty...

a riotous and hilarious page-turner that will transport you to another world…

The Paradise Room

The sparkling new novel from the bestselling author of The California Club

Much loved author Belinda Jones has written another delightful and deliciously funny rom-com, guaranteed to brighten your day. Perfect for fans of Jo Thomas, Lindsey Kelk, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon. 
 
'You won't want to put this feel-good read down' -- Company Magazine 
'A sparkling, addictive read' -- NewWoman 
'Such a feel-good book' -- ***** Reader review 
'A book to read again and again' -- ***** Reader review 
'Enjoyed it from start to finish' -- ***** Reader review 
'I was thoroughly hooked!' -- ***** Reader review 
'This is Belinda at her best' -- ***** Reader review 
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A WHOLE NEW WORLD AWAITS...BUT IS SHE READY TO DIVE IN? 
 
When Amber Pepper's boyfriend Hugh asks her to join him on a business trip to the paradise islands of Tahiti she's not keen - she's more of a woolly jumper and rain girl. However, the prospect of sipping Mai Tais on the beach with her long-lost childhood friend Felicity, also bound for Tahiti, is incentive enough to coax her on the twenty-hour flight. 
 
Within hours of touching down on coral sands, the girls venture into a seductive new world of mesmerising music and exotic, sexy strangers. And for the first time Amber falls head over flip-flops in lust, only to receive an unexpected marriage proposal. 
 
Will she opt for a barefoot beach wedding or cast caution - and her coconut bra - to the wind? 
 
No easy decision for a drizzle-loving gal when it's ninety degrees in the shade...

'You won't want to put this feel-good read down'

Belinda Jones is the author of Divas Las Vegas, I Love Capri, The California Club and the non-fiction book, On the Road to Mr Right.

On The Road To Mr Right

THELMA AND LOUISE MEETS DIVAS LAS VEGAS:an unforgettable journey in search of The American Dream Guy by the bestselling author of The California Club

This is definitely worth cramming in your suitcase

A wise and witty read about the secret desires deep within us

Mixing fast-paced humour and some great gags but undercut with genuinely moving emotion, this is a cut above most romantic comedies. A gem

Riotously funny...an "un-put-down-able" book...You'll be reaching for the holiday brochures in no time

Belinda Jones is the author of Divas Las Vegas, I Love Capri and The California Club.

'If adventures do not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad' Jane Austen 
 
Belinda loves America. Her best friend Emily loves men. So when they decide it's time to shake up their lives, they combine their two greatest passions in a fantastic road trip taking them from Eden to Valentine - via Climax - in pursuit of the American Dream Guy. 
 
There's no shortage of men - a Casanova from Cazenovia, a male cheerleader from Darling and a tattooed trucker from Kissimmee. But is romance really the answer to their problems? And is two women in search of the perfect man such a great idea anyway? 
 
Theirs is a journey of revelations and surprises, of cactus kisses and errant snowploughs, but above all it's a journey in seach of love. And you think Thelma and Louise had an eventful trip...

a sparkling, addictive and hilarious read about the secret desires deep within us…

The California Club

The sparkling new novel from the bestselling author of Divas Las Vegas and I Love Capri

Bestselling and much loved author Belinda Jones will sweep you away in this riotous page-turner, full of witty observations on life and love - and plenty of full on laugh-out-loud moments. If you like Jo Thomas, Lindsey Kelk, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon, then this is the book for you! 
 
'Great characters... hilariously written... buy it!' -- New Woman 
'A hilarious riot' -- Company 
You won't put this book down :)' -- ***** Reader review 
'Excellent fun! Read in one evening. The perfect girls night in.' -- ***** Reader review 
'I take this book on holiday every single year and its now fallen to pieces so I've just ordered another! Belinda Jones is a genius at making you feel like you are there' -- ***** Reader review 
'Guaranteed escapism' -- ***** Reader review 
'One of the best books I've read in years!' -- ***** Reader review 
'Read it &amp; enjoy every minute!' -- ***** Reader review 
'A truly fantastic read!' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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ONE WISH, GUARANTEED TO COME TRUE...WHAT'S YOUR DREAM? 
 
When Lara Richards jets off to glamorous California, the last thing she's expecting is to find her frumpy, clipboard-clasping friend Helen transformed into a shimmering surf goddess. The secret of her blissful new life? The mysterious California Club. 
 
So the offer of guest membership and one wish - guaranteed to come true by the end of their stay - is one Lara and her friends can't resist. Could this be Lara's chance to win her best friend Elliot's heart after ten years of longing? Or does the fact that he's travelling with his brand new fiancée mean that Lara will have to come up with a new dream...? 
 
CAN SHE MAKE THIS ONE WISH COUNT?

easy holiday reading you'll devour in a day

 a riotous page turner, full of witty observations on life and love

Belinda Jones is a freelance journalist who has worked on more!, New Woman, FHM, Sunday, Heat and Elle. She is the author of Divas Las Vegas and I Love Capri.

Bestselling and much loved author Belinda Jones will sweep you away in this riotous page-turner, full of witty observations on life and love - and plenty of full on laugh-out-loud moments. If you like Jo Thomas, Lindsey Kelk, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon, then this is the book for you! 
 
'Great characters... hilariously written... buy it!' -- New Woman 
'A hilarious riot' -- Company 
You won't put this book down :)' -- ***** Reader review 
'Excellent fun! Read in one evening. The perfect girls night in.' -- ***** Reader review 
'I take this book on holiday every single year and its now fallen to pieces so I've just ordered another! Belinda Jones is a genius at making you feel like you are there' -- ***** Reader review 
'Guaranteed escapism' -- ***** Reader review 
'One of the best books I've read in years!' -- ***** Reader review 
'Read it &amp; enjoy every minute!' -- ***** Reader review 
'A truly fantastic read!' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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ONE WISH, GUARANTEED TO COME TRUE...WHAT'S YOUR DREAM? 
 
When Lara Richards jets off to glamorous California, the last thing she's expecting is to find her frumpy, clipboard-clasping friend Helen transformed into a shimmering surf goddess. The secret of her blissful new life? The mysterious California Club. 
 
 So the offer of guest membership and one wish - guaranteed to come true by the end of their stay - is one Lara and her friends can't resist. Could this be Lara's chance to win her best friend Elliot's heart after ten years of longing? Or does the fact that he's travelling with his brand new fiancée mean that Lara will have to come up with a new dream...? 
 
CAN SHE MAKE THIS ONE WISH COUNT?

I Love Capri

The irresistible new novel from the sparkling author of DIVAS LAS VEGAS

Let much loved author Belinda Jones sweep you away to the magical island of Capri in this unmissable rom-com. Fans of Jo Thomas, Lindsey Kelk, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon will not be disappointed! 
 
'I LOVE CAPRI is as essential as your SPF 15' - New Woman 
'Fast-paced, enthusiastic, good-hearted...a wise and witty read about the secret desires deep within us' - Marie Claire 
'A deliciously entertaining beach read' - HEAT 
'A lovely escape' -- ***** Reader review 
'I've read this multiple times and feel no guilt for going back to it. It's an easy read and an enjoyable one.' -- ***** Reader review 
'Fantastic story full of roller-coaster emotions, laughs and a bit of sadness thrown in for good measure' -- ***** Reader review 
'I genuinely fell in love with Capri after reading this' -- ***** Reader review 
'Loved this book from the offset! It made me laugh out loud and kept me reading!' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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HOW FAR WILL SHE GO TO WIN HER ROMEO? 
 
Kim Rees chose to become a translator for the glamorous jet-set lifestyle. So, five years later, how come she's ended up in a basement flat in Cardiff translating German computer games in her dressing gown? 
 
Fortunately her mother has a plan to extract her from her rut: a trip to the magical isle of Capri. 
 
At first Kim refuses to engage with her mother's plan, but as she starts to succumb to the irresistible delights of cocktails on the terrace and millionaire suitors, she's surprised to realise she's changing. 
 
And when she meets a man who is tiramisu personified, she finds herself falling in love. Will she have it in her to go after her dreams...and the man of them too?

I Love Capri is as essential as your SPF 15

Fast-paced, enthusiastic, good-hearted ... a wise and witty read about the secret desires deep within us

Belinda Jones is a freelance journalist who has worked on more!, New Woman, FHM, Sunday, Heat and Elle. Her first novel, Divas Las Vegas, was published in 2001.

a riotously funny and hugely entertaining romantic romp that will keep you hooked!

Divas Las Vegas

The riotously funny and hugely entertaining first novel from the bestselling author of I Love Capri

This fast-paced, heart-warming and laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Belinda Jones is perfect for fans of Jo Thomas, Lindsey Kelk, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon. 
 
'Great characters...hilariously written...buy it!' - New Woman 
'Perfect summer fun!' - SUN 
'Top holiday reading!' - Closer 
'Great, hilarious book full of drama and humour.' -- ***** Reader review 
'Laugh out loud moments, brilliant writing' -- ***** Reader review 
'Read it, you will not be disappointed'--***** Reader review 
 
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ALL DREAMS COME TRUE IN LAS VEGAS, DON'T THEY...? 
 
Jamie and Izzy, friends for ever, have a dream: a spangly double wedding in Las Vegas. And, at twenty-seven, they decide they've had enough crap boyfriends and they're ready for crap husbands: all they have to do is find them. 
 
So where better than Las Vegas itself, where the air is 70% oxygen and 30% confetti? 
 
But as they abandon their increasingly complicated lives in sleepy Devon for the eye-popping brilliance of Las Vegas, their groom-grabbing plan starts to look less than foolproof. 
 
And those niggling problems they thought they'd left behind - like Izzy's fiancé and the alarming reappearance of Jamie's first love - just won't go away...

Great characters...hilariously written...buy it!

Belinda Jones is a freelance journalist who has worked on more!, New Woman, FHM, Sunday, Heat and Elle. Divas Las Vegas is her first novel and she has subsequently written I Love Capri and The California Club, both published by Arrow.

Belinda Jones

If you like Jo Thomas, Lindsey Kelk, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon, you will not want to miss out on this sizzlingly laugh-out-loud tropical rom-com from bestselling author Belinda Jones. 
 
'A wise and witty read about the secret desires deep within us' - Marie Claire 
'A sparkling read'- OK! 
'A deliciously entertaining beach read' -- heat 
'I loved this book. Total escapism to a romantic coffee hideaway. An easy read ideal for a sun bed or cozy armchair' -- ***** Reader review 
'Easy to read but not to put down. Great escapism' -- ***** Reader review 
'Typically Belinda, keeps you gripped right until the end. I could not put it down. Brilliant story.' -- ***** Reader review 
'Another triumph from Belinda Jones' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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ONE TROPICAL PARADISE AND A RICH BREW OF MEN WHO GIVE AVA BUTTERFLIES...BUT WHICH ONE WILL CAPTURE HER HEART? 
 
Latte-lover Ava Langston knows exactly what she wants: her very own café in a vintage arcade in Bath and a life free of complicated relationships. But when her long-distance dad phones insisting she hop on the next plane to Costa Rica to meet his brand new wife, her plans go awry. 
 
Ava has no intention of jetting to Latin America to acquire a stepmother - until, that is, her father offers her the chance to manage her own beachfront café there. The lure of frothing cappuccinos in a land where the coffee beans grow proves irresistible. 
 
But she has not planned on Santiago, her sexy-yet-stubborn business rival, or rugged Ryan whose idea of romance is swinging through the rainforest canopy at 6am. 
 
Two very different irresistible men; one woman who just cannot decide...

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A wise and witty read about the secret desires deep within us

A sparkling read

A deliciously entertaining beach read

A wise and witty read about the secret desires deep within us

A sparkling read

A deliciously entertaining beach read

A wise and witty read about the secret desires deep within us

A sparkling read

A deliciously entertaining beach read

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